The country music community is mourning the loss of one of its most familiar and respected voices.
Bill Cody, the longtime WSM Radio personality, Grand Ole Opry announcer, and Country Radio Hall of Fame member, has died at the age of 67.
For decades, Cody served as a trusted voice for country music fans around the world. After joining WSM-AM in 1994, he became a cornerstone of Nashville radio through his work on Coffee, Country & Cody, where he interviewed countless artists and helped connect listeners to the music and people they loved.
Beyond the radio studio, Cody became a beloved figure at the Grand Ole Opry. Whether introducing legendary performers or welcoming rising stars to country music’s most famous stage, his voice became synonymous with one of the genre’s most cherished institutions.
News of Cody’s passing comes after a recent health battle that reportedly included heart and kidney failure. He had been hospitalized in Nashville for several weeks while awaiting a double transplant.
Throughout his career, Cody earned widespread respect for his professionalism, kindness, and genuine passion for country music. Those qualities made him a favorite among artists, industry professionals, and fans alike.
His contributions to broadcasting were recognized with his induction into the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2008. In 2024, he was further honored with a star on Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame.
Tributes from across the country music world have already begun pouring in as artists, broadcasters, and listeners remember the man who spent decades championing the music he loved.
Bill Cody leaves behind a lasting legacy in country radio and at the Grand Ole Opry, where his voice helped welcome generations of performers and fans. His impact on the genre will not soon be forgotten.
He was 67 years old.
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